Dupuytren's Contracture Explained: Symptoms, Causes, and Treatments
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- Опубліковано 7 лют 2025
- Join Dr. James Verheyden, hand and upper extremity orthopedic surgeon at The Center, as he provides an insightful exploration into Dupuytren's Contracture. This educational video is essential for anyone interested in understanding this condition, prevalent among individuals with Northern European or Scandinavian heritage. It focuses on the abnormal thickening of the fibrous tissue in the palm and fingers, leading to nodules and finger contraction, particularly affecting the ring and little fingers.
Key Highlights:
Causes and Risk Factors: Learn about the genetic and lifestyle factors that contribute to Dupuytren's Contracture, as well as when to seek treatment for the disease.
Symptoms: Learn about the early signs, including sensitive lumps in the palm, progressing to painless nodules and finger contraction. This section is important for early recognition and understanding the physical changes associated with the condition.
Diagnosis and Treatment Options: Discover the diagnostic methods and the range of non-surgical treatment options available. Dr. Verheyden breaks down the latest advancements in managing Dupuytren's Contracture, emphasizing The Center's innovative and patient-focused approach.
This video is a valuable resource for those affected by Dupuytren's Contracture, healthcare professionals, or anyone seeking detailed information on this condition.
I've just had the op after 10years of my 3 fingers having been bent to my palm,with no pain, I'm in so much pain now hoping I won't regret it when it heals
I just got diagnosed with this and I'm a piano player. My mother and twin sister also have it. I'm a Cuban with 100% European Ancestry and it also came out on my DNA health testing. The pain is insufferable.
I just had my operated on. I am Australian with British background. Pain was bad.
Please try baby Aspirin for a month you will see the inflamation getting better.
Does Jewish people get I been starting to have pain in it and have. Bump on palm of my hand I'm part Jewish and was wording if that's where it comes from
I had Xiaflex shots in my pinky. Unfortunately, my situation has worsened over the last two years since the injections.
I was being successfully treated via Xiapex over here in the UK - until the main manufacturer withdrew the license in 2019. I'm a professional musician (piano and guitar) in my 50's and have been fighting invasive procedures for DC since my early 30s to maintain my career. Its very depressing how the pharmaceutical systems work. This was an amazing new treatment.
Correct me if I'm wrong, but it is not a cure and I was curious how often were you getting these treatments?
@@BrewBlaster I had my first one on my little finger RH in 2013 - still not returned. Was part way through treatment on my LH for little finger - palm sorted but not bend at PIP.
Funny how they don’t mention how unbelievably expensive this treatment was, not even my insurance would cover it
@@pedromartinez6498 over here it was substantially cheaper than open fascioctomy surgery which amounted to 4- 5 x the cost - cost to have a surgery team, anaesthetic etc - also factor in recovery and hand usage was almost immediate as opposed to the potential 6 month recovery time with surgery - this was factored into the 'cost' by NICE over here in the UK as there is a quality of life aspect that needs to be considered too. I was playing piano and guitar within two days.
my dad has this. i'm 44 and the ring finger on my left hand has been hurting the last few weeks. is this a quick progression type thing? would it come on within just a few weeks? i also play the drums daily, so i honestly don't know if i just messed up my hand these past few weeks. any good suggestions for drs in the boston area?
Early onset, after 6 months on rivaroxaban 20mg saw slight reduction and easing of symptoms
Their crazy. It hurts like hell . In winter it's unbearable. The swelling cause poor circulation my hands are like ice . Plus arthritis and carpel tunnel. I've been a carpenter 40 years ,outside year-round .
Perfect
I just found out I have this, I knew something was wrong growing up but didn't show symptoms until 42 years old and I have them on my feet also I'm doomed 😅
I am of Irish descent. Nobody in my family has it but me.
Was told by my doctor they would do anything until it was bent to over 90°
If you are unsure about the diagnosis, maybe consider getting a second opinion.
Go to another Doctor Early detection is the key I was told
Please try baby Aspirin for a month you will see the inflamation getting better.
Everyone says it's painless. NO IT ISN'T. I have pain around the nodules. Feels like there's a tug of war going on Inside my hand. I got a shot of steroids in my hand today, as. Y doctor told me it's wrong to treat it when it's new, like mine. He said to wait
Same. It's insanely painful I have it in my palms and feet. Very very painful. I've had these injections. They didn't do anything
I refuse to let this affect me. I have this in my left hand and I exercise my fingers, making sure that I can bend them backwards (luckily I am quite flexible). Seriously, screw this sh*t.
Dupuytrens Contracture is just a symptom of something bigger. I invite you to study Chinese Medicine to find the real cause of this disease, Dr.Verheyden. And yes, it will come back in most cases because the surgery only addresses the symptom, not the cause.
So enlighten us. What’s the etiology, and treatment?